The NR21 9 Fakenham Postcode Sector
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The NR21 9 postcode sector is within the county of Norfolk.
According to the 2021 Census, the NR21 9 postcode sector is home to 4,087 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 205 already in use, that leaves 195 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the NR21 9 postal code is FAKENHAM followed by South Creake, and Sculthorpe.
The NR21 9 Postcode shares a border with NR21 0 (Little Snoring, Hindringham, Binham), NR21 7 (West Raynham, Colkirk, Hempton), NR21 8 (FAKENHAM), NR22 6 (WALSINGHAM, Egmere, Houghton St. Giles), NR23 1 (WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA, Stiffkey, Wighton) and PE31 8 (Burnham Market, Docking, Brancaster).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of FAKENHAM.
- NR21 9 is in the NR21 district, within the NR Norwich area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Fakenham Delivery Office.
- Area: 19.54 sq mi (50.60 km² / 12,504.47 acres).
- Waterways include River Wensum.
Street list for NR21 9
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MILL COURT | 77 |
| NORWICH STREET | 59 |
| STAR MEADOW | 50 |
| BRIDGE STREET | 35 |
| MARKET PLACE | 28 |
| OLD POST OFFICE STREET | 26 |
| OAK STREET | 21 |
| HALL STAITHE | 21 |
| NORTH PARK | 17 |
| DUNNS LANE | 16 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 |
| Public order | 70 |
| Shoplifting | 68 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 |
| Other theft | 47 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Burglary | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Fakenham Academy
Academy sponsor led
Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT
Head: Mr Gavin Green
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-01-16
Pupils: 777
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter
Creake Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ
Head: Miss Suzannah Hayes
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2018-02-27
Pupils: 50
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
Settlements within the sector
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £445,952 | 21 | £369,833 | 15 | £570,786 | 21 | £466,116 | 30 |
| Semi-detached | £302,868 | 19 | £287,625 | 20 | £299,438 | 23 | £284,100 | 25 |
| Terraced | £240,630 | 23 | £327,395 | 21 | £264,358 | 25 | £262,380 | 32 |
| Flats | £117,333 | 3 | £119,417 | 6 | £165,556 | 9 | £115,875 | 4 |
Important postcodes and buildings
NR21 9DQ is the postcode for Duke Of Lancaster School, Highfield Road
NR21 9DY is the postcode for NORFOLK D C, Fakenham Connect, Oak Street, and Norfolk County Council, Fakenham Library, Oak Street
NR21 9HL is the postcode for Fakenham Sports & Fitness Centre, Trap Lane, Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre, Trap Lane, and FAKENHAM SPORTS & FITNESS CENTRE, TRAP LANE, FAKENHAM
NR21 9HP is the postcode for LECTURE / EVENTS HALL, Fakenham College, Wells Road, SCIENCE BLOCK, Fakenham College, Wells Road, and MAIN COLLEGE BUILDING, Fakenham College, Wells Road
NR21 9QT is the postcode for FAKENHAM SIXTH FORM, Fakenham Academy Norfolk, Field Lane, MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING, Fakenham Academy Norfolk, Field Lane, EXPRESSIVE ARTS BLOCK, Fakenham Academy, Field Lane, TECHNOLOGY/CDT BLOCK, Fakenham Academy, Field Lane, MAIN BLOCK, Fakenham Academy, Field Lane, TECHNOLOGY/CDT BLOCK, Fakenham Academy Norfolk, Field Lane, and EXPRESSIVE ARTS BLOCK, Fakenham Academy Norfolk, Field Lane
Administrative coverage
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